SHE SOARS podcast: Why celebrating girls means tackling the barriers they still face

In this episode of the SHE SOARS podcast, recorded on International Day of the Girl, hosts Rodresa, Theo and Shreya explore why celebrating girls' leadership, autonomy and achievements must also mean confronting the barriers that continue to limit opportunities for girls around the world. The conversation explores progress made in advancing girls' rights, including efforts to end child marriage and supporting young women to make decisions about their own lives and futures.  The hosts also take an honest look at the realities that can limit girls' freedom and safety, including sexualized violence, consent and gender inequality. Drawing from personal experiences, current events and lessons from the SHE SOARS project, they discuss how consent education, healthy relationships and challenging harmful gender norms can help prevent violence and support girls' rights.  Together, they examine how youth advocacy, community leadership and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights education can create safer, more equitable futures for girls everywhere. SHE SOARS, funded by Global Affairs Canada, is the Sexual and reproductive Health and Economic empowerment Supporting Out-of-school Adolescent girls’ Rights and Skills project. Learn more at: https://care.ca/shesoarsproject Episode transcripts are available in French and English at: care.ca/shesoars. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the SHE SOARS podcast are the speakers’ own and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, standards and policies of CARE Canada. The SHE SOARS podcast is a youth-led initiative that provides space for young people to discuss global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights with the purpose of raising awareness in Canada. Listeners acknowledge that the material and information presented in the podcast are for informational purposes only and do not constitute advice or services. The podcast is for private, non-commercial use and speakers do not necessarily reflect any organization they work for.